Graduation Preparation
Convocation Information
Each spring, the Honors College hosts the Honors College Convocation, a formal and personal way to acknowledge the success of graduating seniors each spring semester.
At the ceremony, students wear their commencement robes, and receive their gold stoles and a certificate of achievement. A leading scholar and an Honors College graduating senior are asked to speak.
In the fall, the Honors College recognizes its graduates with an informal graduation celebration, where graduates can receive their stoles and certificates.
Fall 2025
In addition to the graduation application for your degree college, you must fill out the Fall 2025 Honors College Application to Graduate by November 26, 2025, in order to receive your Honors College gold stole: Fall 2025 Honors College Application To Graduate
This semester, the Honors College will host an informal, drop-in gathering to recognize our graduating students on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Burnham Hall. Dean Keen will award your Honors gold stole and certificate, and there will be an opportunity to take photos if you wish. Due to space limitations, family members are not invited to attend. If you are unable to come, you may indicate in the
Application to Graduate form that you plan to attend the Spring Honors Convocation scheduled for May 6, 2025, or that you will pick up your gold stole from the Honors College reception desk during normal business hours, starting December 8.
For more information about the Honors College graduation events
UIC Graduation Details
Please find information about how to declare your intent to graduate with your degree-granting college, conferral dates, and diploma processes here.
For information about the UIC campus-wide commencement ceremonies